One of the four Albino turtles that were brought to the Dehiwala Zoo from the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery; which was at the centre of a media frenzy when an Albino turtle went missing and later found, has died.

According to sources, the turtle had died of an illness.

An Albino turtle from the hatchery, a rare species, valued at over Rs.3.5 million went missing but was later found.

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